Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
Tsk House Ramachandrapuram Kadiapatti Off Thirumayam Fort, Pudukkottai 622505 India
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"CHIDAMBARA VILAS" -Luxury Heritage Resort - a landmark in Chettinad hospitality!!! The 114 year old palatial mansion is one of the finest masterpieces of Chettiar art and architecture. Chidambara Vilas offers the palatial comforts of a true Chettinad home. Chidambara Vilas is strategically located at Ramachandrapuram, Kadiapatti, about 04 km off the historic fort of Thirumayam - an Archeological Survey of India monument in Pudukotai Dist. It is located at the mid point in the famous Tanjore- Madurai-Trichy Circuit. It became operational from 3rd Nov 2010. The property offers 25 guest rooms, experiential dinning restaurant, demo kitchen, formal restaurant, informal bar area, and a swimming pool. The hotel is situated at a distance of 75 km from Tanjore, 90 kms from Madurai and 80 kms from Trichy.
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An old heritage property now converted to a hotel. It's literally living in the midst of the opulence of the Chettiyars and getting a taste of their world. The property itself is authentically of Chettinad taste, with the famous athangudi tiles and teak wood doors and incredibly inlaid mirrors, etc. Each hall and space will spark the imagination. I stayed in one of the heritage suites and loved the room, again the authenticity of the space was obvious. I loved the manual fan from the ceiling and bathroom was great with a spacious tub. The property requires quite a bit of navigation so a lot of narrow halls and climbing stairs. A brilliant terrace, with a great sunset view and you also get a sense of how sprawling the whole area is. They welcome you with a nice stoll. Food is inclusive and is a different experience. Lunch is pretty much a scrumptious banana leaf affair. Dinner you have more choice but need to pre-order. I enjoyed the pool as well, but only problem is no one is around to monitor if you need anything. I really wanted to have some drinks and snacks there but they didn't come forward in any way. The staff is very polite and competent. Only thing is they are local which I think adds to the charm of the place but possibly a bit raw because of that and need a little more training in refinement just in keeping with the luxury mood. I however do applaud the management for creating opportunity for them. I wanted to go around Karaikudi so they arranged a car and the driver was very knowledgeable and helped hit all the spots I wanted to see. The car rates are a bit steep, thats the only thing I would say but overall its not as steep on the wallet for good luxury. I absolutely enjoyed my time and really safe as a solo woman traveling. Would do it again with family. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 22 Apr 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on Trip Advisor. Your description on the stay experience you had at Chidambara Vilas made our team feel proud and honoured. This is what our team strive to get from every guest who comes to experience the Chettinad heritage and culture at Chidambara Vilas. It is a great pleasure to acknowledge your appreciations for our resort,facilities,service,food and the people.Your appreciations are conveyed to all my team members who really make the difference from a normal stay to an unique experience. Your concerns on pool area attendant and training for the associates are well noted for implementation. Thank you for your observation and valuable suggestion. We thank you for choosing Chidmabara Vilas and assuring of the best experiences in the years to come. Looking forward to your next visit with your family. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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We had a very pleasant stay at Chidambara Vilas. The staff were friendly, the food was amazing, and the service was excellent. The resort is also closer to many temples especially the Thirumayam fort.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Senthil Bheeman, General Manager at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
Responded 22 Apr 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad. Thank you for your wonderful review on Trip Adviser.Your review has added more beauty and value to our resort.We are delighted to know that your stay experience at "Chidambara Vilas" was great.Our team at Chidambara Vilas always ensure that our guests experience the Heritage and Authenticity of Chettinad Hospitality. Your appreciation on our team member's hospitality and authentic Chettinad food have been conveyed to all who were responsible to make your stay a memorable one. We thank you once again for choosing Chidambara Vilas and looking forward to your next visit in the future. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Resort Manager
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This place came recommended by a batchmate and are we glad we experienced it! What a fantastic offering. Its a must do to experience the Chettiyar way of living and eating. Chidambara Vilas has kept the legacy alive by maintaining the mansion beautifully and with added luxury and comfort in the rooms. The informative walk and tour are must dos. Its an enthralling experience. Cannot finish the review without talking about the food. The staff is so caring for you to have a great experience on the food front that they literally chase you to tell them how and what you want to have. Adding their own valuable suggestions to meet your palate. And the breakfast they serve is to die for. Not only the food but the way they serve it with full and utter involvement and warmth. Makes you feel very very special. Do add this place to your bucket list.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 22 Apr 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad. We thank you for writing your feedback on TripAdvisor. We are glad to know that you have liked our resort,staff,food and the services.We at "Chidambara Vilas" always ensure that every guest who visit our resort experience the "Chettinad Hospitality" and carry home with unforgettable and happy memories.I am sure you are the one too.Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us. On behalf of my entire team at Chidambara Vilas I look forward to welcoming you back in the near future and assuring of our best hospitality always. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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Amazing place !! Transports you to the Chettinad era!! Staff is very courteous !!! Amazing food and best filter coffee !! The Mansion itself is a true wonder and a must visit place !!! Everything is perfect here !! Lots of places to visit nearby … Athangudi tiles factory is another experience in itself A big shout out to the entire team of Chidambara Vilas for creating lifetime memories !!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Enjoy the ambience !!
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Response from Senthil Bheeman, General Manager at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
Responded 22 Apr 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas, Chettinad. Thank you very much for valuable review on Trip Adviser. Your highest rating for our resort and team is a marvelous gift to us. Our team enjoys offering memorable Chettinad Heritage experiences to all our guests. We are glad to know that your stay experience at Chidambara Vilas was a great one and I have personally conveyed your appreciation to our Team. We thank you once again for choosing to stay at Chidambara Vilas and looking forward to the opportunities to provide you with the best experiences in the future . Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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An absolute top address in Tamil Nadu. A traditional Chettiyar/Chettinadu House well managed with extremely nice staff and Management in a small town. The place is a historical Chettiyar house adapted for tourism purpose with a magnificent swimming pool, lovely rooms, good restaurant. A place not to be missed, non only because aif the hotel a such but also because it is located in a strange place a little off the beaten tracks. The rooms are big and nice, traditional but perfectly adapted giving on terrasses and offering places to read or rest with a view on pool or central courtyard. A genuine feeling of traditional luxury. The hotel belongs to Sangam group.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Off the usual beaten tracks between Tanjore/Tanjavur and Madurai in a very rural area.
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Response from Senthil Bheeman, General Manager at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
Responded 12 Mar 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on Trip Advisor. Your description on the stay experience you had at Chidambara Vilas made our team feel proud and honoured. This is what our team strive to get from every guest who comes to experience the Chettinad heritage and culture. It is a great pleasure to acknowledge your appreciations for our resort,facilities,service,food and the people.Your appreciations are conveyed to all my team members who really make the difference from a normal stay to an unique experience. We thank you for choosing Chidmabara Vilas and assuring of the best experiences in the years to come.Looking forward to your next visit. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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Beautiful historic mansion turned into hotel. They upgraded us to a suite which was huge but incredibly noisy due to road right below and constant blowing of horns. We asked to be moved to a quieter part of the hotel. The room they gave us was also huge but windowless! Bed linen beautiful but mattress very old and saggy. Towels should be white and fluffy but were old and grey by European standards. Dinner in our package was the traditional Indian dinner served up on banana leaves which was really good so was breakfast. The cooking demonstration was included and very enjoyable.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Senthil Bheeman, General Manager at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
Responded 19 Feb 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad. We thank you for this review. First and foremost please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to you during your stay. We have noted your points on noise , mattress and towels and taken corrective action. We thank you for your appreciation for the traditional banana leaf meal, breakfast and cooking demo. I have shared your appreciation with our team. We thank you for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to your next stay and assuring of a better experience. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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A most wonderful place. The rooms are spacious and beds comfortable. We had a 4 poster bed and a balcony overlooking the gorgeous pool. Food was fabulous with plenty of choice and there is a bar and games area. The building is amazing and the guided tour around the property is well worth doing.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Do go on the historic tour around the building. Viewing sunset from the roof is a great experience.
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Responded 19 Feb 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad. Thank you very much for taking out your time to write this wonderful review about Chidambara Vilas in Trip Adviser. We are delighted to know that your stay experience at Chidambara Vilas was fulfilled your desire.We at Chidambara Vilas always ensure that every guest comes to our resort experience the Chettinad heritage,Culture and the Hospitality to the maximum. Your kind words and appreciations about our resort,food,facilities,activities and the staff gives us a great happiness and motivating us to reach the next level. We thank you for choosing to stay with us and looking forward to the opportunities to provide you with many great experiences in the future. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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Amazing old building built by money lenders so very secure throughout! We were given a fascinating tour of the property by the manager, well worth a visit for that alone. Rooms types appear to be quite mixed owing to the history of the building but we had a very comfortable terraced room. Nice pool. Good food offering adequate if a little chaotic but we loved the place.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 19 Feb 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam and warm greetings from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad!!! Thank you very much for sharing your stay experience at Chidambara Vilas on Trip Advisor. We are glad to know that you have enjoyed our Chettinad Hospitality. We are sincerely delighted that you liked the property tour, food and the your room. It is feedback from valued guests like you that motivates us to strive for excellence. We thank you once again for choosing Chidambara Vilas. My Team and I look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back again. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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I stayed at Chidambara Vilas while on a family road trip through Tamil Nadu. We were a large group of 6, split across 3 rooms, and we largely enjoyed our stay. The hotel’s location was also very handy - in the pretty and characterful Kadiyapatti village that lacked the tourist crowds of more popular spots like Kanadukathan or Athangudi. My favourite thing about the hotel was its architectural heritage and cultural history. It’s a beautifully restored Chettiar mansion, and every corner has interesting details to discover and appreciate. I also really liked the thoughtful complimentary activities on offer (heritage walks, Kollam making, and cooking demos), the friendly service (Pandyan at the front office is a real gem, the manager Senthil was always on hand), and the value for money - I’ve paid twice the money at similar heritage properties elsewhere only to come away four times as disappointed. I feel the hotel can improve a little when it comes to the restaurant. While the Chettinad lunch meals were outstanding, other meals were a bit of a mixed bag. We were also a little taken aback to find the staff sometimes bringing cold dishes or taking too long to get ketchup or seasoning. All issues were addressed immediately when raised though. All in all, we had a great stay and would really recommend the place for anyone planning a holiday in Chettinad. My only advice would be for those with mobility issues as there are a few steps and levels to navigate.…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 19 Feb 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad. We thank you for your wonderful review on Trip Advisor. Our team at Chidambara Vilas delighted to know that you had a fantastic stay experience with us. The aim of our team is to provide the best experience of Chettinad hospitality and culture. We are happy to note that we have fulfilled your expectations. Your review is not only a appreciation to our team...It is an energy booster for us to achieve greater milestones in our hospitality and service standards. We will surely improve on the points mentioned. Your fantastic description on Chidambara Vilas and our Chettinad Cuisine is just fabulous and it will surely help others who intend to travel to Chettinad. Thank you for giving high rating to our resort " Chidambara Vilas". We once again thank you for choosing to stay with us and looking forward to welcome you back to experience the Chettinad hospitality and culture more and more. Thank You. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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Chidambra Vilas was on my bucket list since I saw it as part of many tour itineraries. It was because of Chidambra Vilas, the people came to know about the beautiful heritage town of Chettinad. Before that Chettinad was more synonymous with Chettinad butter chicken. Finally I could visit this Vilas cum luxury hotel as part of my itinerary to South Indian temple tour . I took the package tour which comprised of the heritage nest, village tour and delving into his history by story telling. It was a mesmerizing experience from the time, I stepped into this villa because I have see so many beautiful pictures of this place on various travel websites and heard so many good stories. All the artifacts in the Villa have a great impressive story behind it which keeps you glued to know more and more about this Vila, it's owners and the history of Chettiars. This Villa is just not about the luxury hotel but a time travel into the history of Chettiars who had set up this town and the excellent impressuve civic structure in thd form of town planning like European cities with under water system for water harvesting leading to water reservoir and 100 years old radio channel exclusively for chettinad. What an accomplished life Chettiars had !! It was a faxinatine journey to Chettinad wondering about lavish and royal lifestyle of Chettiars. This particular Villa called Chidambaram Villa had got Belgium glass on windows, Burmese teak wood pillars, door frame carved out of one single tree trunk, unique door lock system still functional, old paintings adorning the walls, unique stair case and the exclusive furniture. It was very enamouring to see the lifestyle of chettiars at that point of time. Most of the Chettiars are very well educated being migrated to different part of the world. But a family tradition keeps them bringing back to this place that all family functions including marriages etc have to be performed in the courtyard of the house which is big enough to accommodate 100 persons. It was a wonderful day spent at Chidambaram Villa and the Manager of that Villa Mr Senthil Kumar was gracious enough to take us on a village tour and explain the history of chettiars and the mansion to enable us to delve into its Past to enjoy it in more inclusive manner. I would love to go back there soon sometime in 2023 to dig our more about it.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 19 Feb 2023
Dear Valued Guest Vanakkam from Chidambara Vilas,Chettinad!!! Thank you very much for your wonderful review on Trip Advisor. I and my team at Chidambara Vilas happy to know that your stay experience here was a fulfilling and memorable one.We had a great pleasure having you at our resort and our team enjoyed serving you. Your high rating and recommendation on our resort,services,activities and facilities are motivating our team to reach the next level of hospitality. On behalf of "Team Chidambara Vilas",We once again thank you for choosing us and assuring of the best stay experiences in the year to come. Looking forward to have you again soon. Kind Regards Senthil Kumar Bheeman Resort Manager
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$114 - $137 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Chidambara Vilas Chettinad
LOCATION
IndiaTamil NaduPudukkottai DistrictPudukkottai
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Nearby attractions include Chettinad (6.9 km), Thirumayam Fort (3.7 km), and Sri Mahalakshmi Handloom Weaving Centre (7.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a free welcome drink during their stay.
Is parking available at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Chettinad (6.9 km) and Thirumayam Fort (3.7 km).